Aftera and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Smc...
• July 30, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "Listen, this may put some minds at ease, but if there is anything I have learned... it's use condoms and get on the goddamn pill as backup. Anyway, I had to share my experience with 'Aftera,' which I guess is basically the same as Plan B One-Step. I had sex on June 12 with my partner. He pulled out, but I started freaking out when I looked at my period tracker and realized that day was my most fertile day. Within 2 hours, I went to the store... All they had was Aftera, so I bought that. The next 2 weeks, I had pregnancy symptoms: nausea, head/back aches, fatigue, weight gain, cramps, and very tender breasts and nipples. I was nervous it wouldn't work since I am 340 lbs, severely over the weight limit, but I finally got my period 3 days late. Good luck, all."

• ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I promised myself I would post a review if this pill worked for me, so here I am! I took Aftera less than 12 hours after unprotected sex and experienced no side effects immediately. I then got my period almost 2 days later, so I thought I was in the clear. However, for the next 5 weeks, I started having some weird cramping, nausea, and watery discharge. Of course, Google told me these were all pregnancy symptoms, so I spent the month panicking and taking pregnancy tests, all of which came back negative. After I missed my next period, I got a blood pregnancy test, which also came back negative. Eventually, my period did come 2 weeks late! Undoubtedly the most stressful month and a half of my life, but the pill did work. So ladies, please try to breathe and stay calm-the pill may really mess with your body, but try and trust the process."

• Sto...
• June 6, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "In a 'heat of the moment' situation, my boyfriend and I ended up having sex on May 25. He pulled out and wasn't in for long since it was both of our first times, and we're both in high school, but I was still freaking out. I took the morning-after pill less than 12 hours afterward. Then we ended up having a repeat of this situation on May 30. So again, I took the pill. This time it was about 12 hours later though. I waited anxiously, but reading these reviews really helped me. I was sure I was pregnant. My periods are irregular, so I wasn't sure when to expect it. I experienced cramps, moodiness, frequent urination, nausea, and fatigue. Now it's June 6th, and I just got my period. Don't stress, ladies, just let the pill do its job! :)"

• Mim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "I took Aftera approximately 12 hours after having unprotected sex while I was ovulating. Even though my husband used the 'pull-out' method, I felt that he ejaculated a bit inside. The drugstore only had Aftera available, they ran out of Plan B. The pharmacy told me that it was the same thing as Plan B. This is my first time using the morning-after pill. I was scared to take it after reading some reviews. But everyone's experiences are different. I had some side effects after taking the pill, such as feeling tired, a little dizzy, and I took a nap-that was on the first day. I had slight cramping on and off for about 5-7 days, breasts felt somewhat tender, but all that went away. And I got my period in time, so it wasn't too bad."

• Fij...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I mean, it got the job done, but my period was missed all month, and it gave me the biggest pregnancy scare ever! I got bad cramps and no period, and I felt fatigue and nauseous some days. I truly thought I was pregnant. It delayed my period a lot, and I got bad symptoms and a weird odor. Only gave it some stars because I ended up getting my period, so woohoo!"

• Faa...
• May 19, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Well, girls, I will tell you my experience. I had unprotected sex, a moment of uncontrolled. After that lack of control, I had the most stressful week of my life. I took the pill 4 hours after the act. It was the first time I took a medication for this. As the days passed, my level of stress and anxiety increased. I did not have any kind of side effect. This caused my stress to be increased. But already on the 7th day, I had some cramping and sensitivity in the breasts, and I was happy with my pains. Then my period was quite normal, a little pain and heavy bleeding (but sometimes that is normal in my regular cycles). In my life, I had never been so happy for the arrival of my period. So the pill worked. But after that period, my next period is 25 days late, and I'm getting stressed again since my cycles are very punctual. I have no idea what to do... as I read, it often happens when taking this medication that, out of control, your next menstrual cycles are affected. I have no idea what to do."

• Sin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I used Aftera 36 hours after having sex and not using a condom. The pill took effect and gave me symptoms five days later. I had horrible breast tenderness, cramping, and fatigue. My period did come on its expected date. My period was a bit heavier and a bit longer by two days, but at least I'm not pregnant!"

• lau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 5, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "On July 30th at about 2:00 am, I had unprotected sex with someone I had been texting and talking on the phone to for a few weeks (stupid, I know, but we all are human). At about 9:15 am on July 30th, I went up to CVS with full intentions to purchase Plan B One Step (and to use my $10 off coupon), but when I got there, they were sold out and Aftera was the only option available. Like most, I too was skeptical because I had never heard of that brand and did not know anyone who had taken it before. Due to the circumstances, I bought it and took the pill immediately. Symptoms included mild headache, cramping, and tiredness. On August 4th, I began to bleed. Thank the Lord."

• Anonymous
• February 9, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "First off, breathe! You'll be okay, sweet girl! Don't Google too many things, you're gonna stress yourself out. I used Aftera about 8 hours after the condom broke and (I'm pretty sure) he finished in me. I was supposed to get my period in a week, and this was AFTER I ovulated! So I took the pill, it gave me headaches and mild cramps. My discharge was kinda watery, and there was more than usual. I swore it was gonna mess up my cycle and my period would be pushed back a week, BUT!!!! I got my full period today, ON TIME!!! Literally perfect timing, I usually track my periods, and I'm very regular! So for me, Aftera worked after my ovulation (a week before my period) and didn't mess up my cycle! I hope this gives you some relief!"

• Mis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "My last menstruation was from June 13 to 17, 2019. Then I had protected and unprotected sex with my boyfriend on June 22 and 23, and I took the Aftera pill on June 23, 2 p.m. ish. I was expecting my period on July 15, but I missed my period for 25 days, it was late, so my menstruation came on August 8, which is very late. I usually have a regular cycle, and I never have pain during my usual period, but now I can feel some menstrual cramps and am always tired. Lastly, I noticed that I had mood swings after taking the pill. I will never take it again because I went crazy from all the effects, but don't worry, it is really doing its job. I'm not pregnant, that's what is important. Thank you."

• Lil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "My partner and I had unprotected sex on December 3rd, 2018. We were in the heat of the moment and had run out of condoms. So we ended up having sex anyway. He used the “pull out” method, but the next day we were kind of nervous only to find out I was ovulating, so he went to CVS and bought Aftera. I’ve used Plan B before, and these side effects that I had with Aftera were way different. I’ve never experienced this in my life. I don’t ever cramp, and this abdominal pain was the worst. I can take pain, but this was the worst pain ever! I told myself I would never use this again! I ended up getting the period it makes you get, which was on December 22nd, 2018. It lasted 4 days, which is normal for me, but it is now February 13th, 2019, and I still have yet to get my period again since taking the pill. I don’t know what’s going on, but I’m kind of nervous that it really messed with my menstrual cycle. I’m not pregnant for a fact. But I would not recommend!"

• Tay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "Okay, so I said I'd come back and review to let everyone know how it went. I was up all night reading reviews after reviews and scaring myself - Google is gonna tell you you're pregnant. Just stay off the internet. I had unprotected sex (came in me) on my app it said ovulation day. It was like 11:30 pm on my ovulation day, I took this pill 30 mins after. I was freaking out because I read the pill doesn't work on ovulation day or if you're over 160 lb. And I was ovulating and well over 160, I'm about 210. And this pill worked wonders. I took it and it completely dried up my discharge completely, and a week after, I had spotting. Looked it up and convinced myself it was implantation bleeding. Well, the next day (today), I got my period. Bleeding is very heavy, and cramping is really bad, but it's worth it. Aftera over Plan B any day."

• KT ...
• April 12, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "It's annoying to pull money out of your pocket to buy little things like this because of a little accident or a little overthinking/hesitation. If you're starting to hesitate about whether or not the guy has finished inside of you and you just have a gut feeling that he did, take the pill. Mistakes happen, so stop calling yourself stupid. I took Aftera about 10 hours after intercourse. The condom ended up breaking, and I just wanted to be safe. Aftera is usually $10 cheaper than Plan B. Anyway, I took it, and the only side effects I got were cramping and a slight headache, but they were both manageable and nothing too bad. Both subsided within 2 and a half hours. Got my period on the day it was supposed to."

• Ano...
• November 3, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "On 9/30, the last day of my period, my husband and I had unprotected sex. Plan B wasn’t available at CVS, so I took this pill 30 hours later on 10/01. A week later, 10/08 (aka my “expected ovulation date”), I experienced the worst tightness in my stomach as well as cramping/spotting, breast tenderness, and severe migraines/light sensitivity. The week of 10/16, the spotting was gone, but my PMS was out of control, hormonal cystic acne took over my face (terrible like my teen years, I am 31 now), and my breast tenderness came back with a vengeance. My period was due around 10/26, but I decided to take my first pregnancy test on 10/23, which was negative. I took 2 more on 10/25 and 10/30, which again were negative. Still no full period as of Nov 2nd. Since all my pregnancy tests came back negative, I’m assuming it worked, and my period will start eventually or next month. Overall, it’s not worth taking, especially with the symptoms/period delay."

• The...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "Okay, so I had a slip-up June 27, 2 days after my cycle had just ended (broken condom). The following day, I headed to my local CVS to get Aftera. I took the pill, no worries. My boobs were sore for two days, as always when I expect my period. It went away, then July 11 came, and I was spotting (6 days after ovulation). I thought it was my period, but it was just spotting. It didn't even fill a pad, but it was red, fresh blood, so I wasn't sure to call it implantation. Anyway, I spotted for the following 11 days with light cramping. My period was due July 18, the spotting continued. Today, July 22, I have begun to bleed enough to need a pad, which had me feeling super excited and blessed. I believe maybe my stress level had a lot to do with the spotting and late bleeding. I used to get my periods late in the month, so maybe it's just changing back to that. I think it was some kind of hormonal imbalance, but I vouch for Aftera because I'm not pregnant (I took Aftera 15 hours after sex)."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 18, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I do NOT recommend this pill!!!! I’ve taken Plan B before, and it did not have the same side effects at all. Plan B is more expensive, but definitely worth it. I took this pill about 48 hours after sex, and everything was fine at first. I then started my cycle about 15 days earlier than usual, which I assumed was normal because I think it says it can either make your period early or late. Anyway, my period has lasted about 9 days now (and counting!!). This seems insane to me, considering my periods usually don’t even last the full 5 days. I have also had breast tenderness since I even took the pill and got really bad cramps during the first few days of my period. In the end, I guess it got the job done because I’m not pregnant. However, I will never take this pill again. I strongly suggest taking the Plan B over this one if you can!!!! I only took Aftera because my pharmacy didn’t have Plan B."

• Lg_...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 19, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "Took this about 10 hours after unprotected sex. Felt fine the day I took it, but about 3 weeks later I started to feel sick to my stomach, crampy, and had lower back pain. Of course, I panicked, read lots of negative reviews, and took a test, which came back negative, but I also took it about 2 1/2 weeks after intercourse, so it was still early. Fast forward 2 weeks and my period is here. For me, it did what I needed it to, so I was okay with the side effects. Do not overthink it and don't read all the negative reviews, it does work!"

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex with my partner on my ovulation day, and he pulled out before ejaculation, but I was scared of pre-cum, so I took Aftera 12 hours later. The side effects are crazy. I had VERY BAD mood swings and painful cramps for almost a week. I lost my appetite completely. Then suddenly, all the side effects went away, and I got my period today (3 days earlier than the expected date). I took Plan B before, but the side effects were not as bad as this one! My partner did not finish inside me, so I'm not sure how effective Aftera is. Please, please never have unprotected sex. The side effects of these pills are crazy, and waiting for your period to come is brutal."

• Mel...
• April 4, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I took this pill because the pharmacy ran out of Plan B, it was cheaper, so I was happy. Broke condom situation, and I got nervous, took it the next day. I’m also on birth control, so I didn’t feel as scared, but still, to be careful, took this. I didn’t experience cramps or anything, or what other people felt. I don’t know if I was moody or not, because I’m naturally kind of moody. I think it worked well. I’m not pregnant, and that’s all that matters!"

• not...
• September 5, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I found this page while going down a Google rabbit hole and promised myself I would come back if/when I got my period, and sure enough, here I am! This page kept me sane amongst a plethora of false and freaky information. I took Aftera about 5-6 hours after having completely unprotected (non-pull out) sex and later realized that I may have already been ovulating at the time. According to Google, this makes emergency contraception almost 50% LESS effective, and as a 21 y/o student, I am in no way ready for a child. According to my OB, this is FALSE. Emergency contraceptives are indeed more effective at certain points in a cycle than others, but are still VERY effective. Also, the brand name of emergency contraceptive does NOT matter as long as it contains levonorgestrel, and always take it as early as you can! Two weeks later, I’ve never been more grateful for my period cramps. Stay sane, ladies, and stay off the Internet!"

• sdp...
• April 19, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I had sex the day after I ovulated, which was April 4th, 2018. I am on birth control, but I wasn’t taking it regularly, so I hadn’t taken my birth control for like two days. So the condom came off inside me, and I was afraid that some ejaculation had spilled inside me. So on the 6th, I went to CVS and got Aftera because it was cheaper. When I took the pill, I had this pain in my stomach, like it was a big ball of gas that expanded everything. I took a breath, lol, that’s the only way to describe it. Also, I felt really dizzy right when I took it. But the days that followed, there weren’t any more symptoms. I just felt really bloated and had some cramps here and there. Fast forward to April 17th, 2018, I got my period today, and it’s a day early. I weigh 213. I just took one pill. I was worried because I don’t want to get pregnant, but I read a review on here that said to trust the pill and the process, and that’s what I did. Good luck."

• Exc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "I purchased Aftera at my local CVS because they were out of Plan B. Took it maybe 15 hours after having intercourse on 10/06. Didn't have any symptoms from the pill. Fast forward to 10/24, the regular day for my cycle to start. Yes, I was getting nervous after reading mixed reviews of some getting pregnant, early cycle, severe cramping, and some late cycles. But I can now add that as of 10/27, it was just later than normal, yet still no cramping and nausea. I don't normally have those issues anyway. So I hope my review helps someone seeking if this pill really works."

• Aly...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "After about 30 minutes of having unprotected sex where an ejaculation occurred, I went out and bought an Aftera pill. It was about $10 less than Plan B. I immediately took it after purchasing. After about a month of stressing myself out and frantic worrying, my period came (slightly early). Just a forewarning before taking: my cramps were the worst I have ever had them. They actually caused me to sweat, they were so extreme. All in all, if I ever need one again (hopefully I won’t), I would recommend Aftera. Ladies, don’t stress yourself out and trust the pill. It works!"

• jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 20, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I had bleeding 5 days after taking this pill. This may not be your period! These are the side effects of the pill. But I finally got my period 2 weeks late. Aftera has worked for me but gave me nausea and abdominal cramps, but at least it worked."

• Hap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 26, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I told myself I would come back to this website because these reviews are the only thing that kept me sane when waiting for my period! I would like to mention I am over the weight limit for this pill and took it 1 day after my ovulation time. Ok, so I took Aftera about 12 hours after I had unprotected sex. He never truly came inside me, but I know sperm got in me because he would pull out, and then we would go again right after he finished. When I first took the pill, I got really tired and slept for hours. Then I noticed the next day that I had a lot of thick white discharge, but from reading these reviews, that just meant that the pill was working. Getting close to my period time, my boobs started to feel 10 times worse than they usually do before my period, and I had bad cramps. My period came three days late, and I had spotting the day before my period, but here it is! I'm so happy! This pill works, ladies! Hang in there! And I’m getting a copper IUD after this, so no more scares!"